Paramedics
SOC Code: 29-2043
Paramedicss administer drugs, orally or by injection, or perform intravenous procedures. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 85.8/100, this role has high resilience to automation.
AI-Proof Score: 85.8 — Very High
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Median Salary
$58,410
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Job Growth
5.0%
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Training Time
Medium preparation (1-2 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 3 / 5
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Training Cost
~$15,000
Common Tasks
- ✓Administer drugs, orally or by injection, or perform intravenous procedures.
- ✓Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
- ✓Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- ✓Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.
- ✓Comfort and reassure patients.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation